Crystal S.
Private tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
John Hopkins University - MA in Government, Anticipated graduation date, 2017 Loyola University New Orleans College of Law - Juris Doctor, 2014 Valparaiso University - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2007
Experience
I tutored elementary to high school age children in structured settings for several years in college and afterwards. I also instructed elementary and high school students in common problem areas such as pre-algebra, algebra, algebra-trigonometry, writing, reading etc. Additionally, I helped the students with test preparation for class and standardized tests like the NWEA (MAP) and ISAT. I have taken numerous courses throughout undergraduate and law school that focus on fine tuning analytical reading and stellar writing skills, including my legal research and writing and moot course classes for law school. Also I have completed several independent research and writing assignments for law school and numerous research and essay papers for undergraduate, all of which I received dynamic grades. I contributed a chapter to one of my former professors book on Restorative Justice. In that capacity, I was responsible for researching, analyzing data, writing, editing and proper use of Bluebook/ALWD citation formatting. Given my background I am qualified to provide A+ tutoring services to those who need help in reading, writing, various test preparation subjects, pre-algebra, trigonometry, algebra, and beginner's calculus. I can also provide students with test taking strategies and confidence skills, which are essential to taking and passing tests. I do not have a standardized approach for tutoring. I tend to customize my approach for the session based on the student's individual needs or areas of concern. I can, however, make suggestions as needed. Throughout undergraduate I took the following relevant coursework: Biology College Algebra College Trigonometry College Calculus English 101 English 200 African American History Latin American History Various Philosophy courses Macroeconomics Microeconomics Intro. Political Science coursework Upper level Political Science with focuses in International Relations, Constitiutional Law and Judicial Process. Communications Law Criminal Justice Throughout law school I took the following relevant coursework: Administration of Criminal Justice Criminal Law Worker's Compensation Family Law Constitutional Law First Amendment Alternative Dispute Resolution Arbitration Independent Study Communication Law Property Law I & II Torts I & I Business Organizations Evidence Legal Research and Writing Moot Court Civil Procedure I & II Contracts I &II Wills, Trusts, and Estates Legal Profession and Ethics Secured Transactions Law Payment Systems Law Restorative Justice Law Fair Housing Law Domestic Violence Law Entertainment Law Predatory Lending Law Immigration Law: focus on Refugees and Asylum; Female Genital Mutilation and Asylum Child Advocacy Law
Subject Expertise
Legal WritingContract LawTort LawProperty LawLawFamily LawCLEP Introduction to Business LawCOMPASS Writing SkillsCOMPASS ReadingCOMPASS MathematicsCLEP History of the United States IEvidenceEnglishLegal ResearchFiction WritingLinear AlgebraPre-AlgebraIntermediate AlgebraIntermediate AlgebraPolitical SciencePhilosophyPre-CalculusKindergarten - 8th GradeLiterary AnalysisEssay EditingAP US HistoryAP US GovernmentAP United States HistoryCLEP College MathematicsElementary AlgebraIB Global Politics SLIB Global Politics HLAP U.S. Government & PoliticsAP Comparative Government and PoliticsHistoryWorld HistoryUS Constitutional HistoryCLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present2nd Grade9th Grade8th Grade7th Grade6th Grade5th Grade4th Grade3rd Grade2nd Grade Writing2nd Grade ReadingACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra1st Grade Writing1st Grade Reading1st Grade12th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading10th Grade WritingCLEP American GovernmentDevelopmental AlgebraCLEP College AlgebraAlgebra 3/4Algebra 1Algebra 2College AlgebraCriminal LawConstitutional LawCollege Essays10th Grade ReadingAmerican HistoryAfrican-American HistoryACCUPLACER ArithmeticACCUPLACER College-Level MathACCUPLACER ESLACCUPLACER Sentence SkillsACCUPLACER WritePlacerACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension
Availability
Weekdays in the evening, Weekends in the afternoon, Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 45 minutes away for a flat fee
Hobbies
I love cooking and taking my children around the beautiful city of Chicago to explore its rich attractions like the local museums and parks. I also have a keen interest in changing the way the current public primary and secondary educational system is structured. I feel there needs to be more use of programs that welcome college students and graduates (with proper screening) back into the schools as mentors, tutors and role models. Also I do believe that every child can receive a decent education that is tailored to their individual needs and interest. I like to dance, sing and I have an insatiable quest for knowledge and being challenged!
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